What are your thoughts on RWBY, an American made anime, being licensed in Japan?

"This is the first time any American-made anime has been marketed to Japan. It definitely usually works the other way around, and we're really pleased about that," said Matt Hullum, CEO of Rooster Teeth.

On a additional note: The vocalist for the RWBY soundtrack, Casey Lee WIlliams, is only 15. Born November 25, 1998
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"Osamu Tezuka "God Of Manga"/"Godfather of Anime" was inspired by Walt Disney; Cowboy Bebop heavily influenced by American Cinema. Anime/manga influences Hollywood Movies and American Animation (The Matrix, Teen Titans, The Last Airbender, Korra). RWBY has enough of a Japanese fanbase to get exported . The cross pollination continues.... "~ Santana1919

"I can't wait to see the RWBY cosplay explode in Japan, that'll be glorious"~ zangenslayer18

"So people does this mean we are going to get 24 or 23 minutes of RWBY, in season 3 and beyond ? Because that will be fucking awesome ! (^_^) "~ KarenAraragi

"As I was trying to point out in another post, it's not a matter of if it is as good as anime from Japan or not, but where it was made and intended for. It's as simple as that to prevent confusion, because like Epic_Ebi states, any cartoon would have to be considered anime if you refer to as Japan does, and that's just silly. So again, it can look and be just as good as any anime from japan, but it's only anime in style, not name. I know a lot of people get defensive, and want to call it anime as a badge if quality and to make it stand together Japanese anime. Logistics of it simply prevent that, but again that does not mean they can't stand together with the best of anime. "~ Hitokiri-Battosai

I watched RWBY's 1st episode for 15 mins. A 3D made anime, I didn't like it much. It is a good feat for America to the 'other way around', I wonder what the Japanese will think about a 3D anime, especially those who haven't watched any kind of that already. It felt odd for me when I watched it for the first time, the smoothness of animations, but maybe that's just me. Anyways, if America joins the anime-making countries too, then we'll have even more of them to watch. Hopefully, we will have some good one's from America

More power to Americans, but honestly, I'm not a fan of the series. I saw an episode (the first one I think) one day at the anime club at my university. They were showing it one day and I sat through it pretty much. I couldn't really adapt to the 3d animations and felt that it was corny. But that is my opinion.

I'm glad that RWBY is receiving recognition. The Rooster Teeth team earned it. I may not be especially fond of much more than the show's action sequences and soundtrack, but I like to give credit where it's due.

More power to Americans, but honestly, I'm not a fan of the series. I saw an episode (the first one I think) one day at the anime club at my university. They were showing it one day and I sat through it pretty much. I couldn't really adapt to the 3d animations and felt that it was corny. But that is my opinion.

Also, at first I hated the idea because I think RWBY is a terrible show with really good fight scenes. Monty isn't exactly a world-class writer/director, he's just wickedly imaginative and technically skilled.

I didn't want this being Japan's idea of "Western Anime" and ruining the chances of other studios. But after some thought I say meh, whatever. It should blend in nicely into the crowd if given a good dub.

More power to Americans, but honestly, I'm not a fan of the series. I saw an episode (the first one I think) one day at the anime club at my university. They were showing it one day and I sat through it pretty much. I couldn't really adapt to the 3d animations and felt that it was corny. But that is my opinion.

Ah, I actually saw a few episodes for this series on Netflix. It's ok, but I feel that the animation was a bit wonky from a fairly slow frame rate. If it wasn't so noticeable, it would have pulled me in since I love Sci-Fi anime.